The recipe for Forgotten Cookies was passed along by a nurse at Children's Hospital many years ago. At Christmas we all brought goodies to share and she brought these yummy meringue cookies that had an almond flavor with pecans and chocolate chips inside.
When I asked what they were, she said they were called Forgotten Cookies because you put them in the oven at night, turn off the temperature ... and forget them until the next morning. They are favorites of family and friends.
Forgotten CookiesUpdated Christmas Eve:
2 egg whites (room temperature)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add flavorings; mix well. Fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
Drop by heaping teaspoonsful onto aluminum foil-lined cookie sheets coated with non-stick spray. Place in a 350-degree oven; immediately turn oven off. Let stand 8-10 hours or overnight. (Do not open oven.) Store in airtight container.
Yield: 5 dozen
Yankee Phil really liked these cookies and has posted about them:
-- So good, so fattening
-- Christmas celebration in Augusta
They are also mentioned in the 2008 Carnival of Christmas. Enjoy!
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